Chelsea on the box

[Allan]

You might find this interesting, from The Independent
Next stop more veg?
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_b ... 549515.ece

[Allan]

There is coverage already during the day for BBCi Interactive viewers. Press red button and follow Chelsea link for tour of the gardens (a bit too much hardware for my liking!)

[oldherbaceous]

Good morning Allan, a very interesting piece, especially the who's who of gardeners.
I'm sure there should be a space for you there.
By the way have you ever been to Chelsea yourself, i must admit that is one show i have not visited.
Take care me old beeroot.

Kind regards Old Herbaceous.

Theres no fool like an old fool.

[Allan]

I went to Chelsea 3 times, once from here. 160 miles each way.I never was interested in the show gardens, went for new ideas, horticultural equipment etc. I brushed past Peter Seabrook, stood next to Geoff Hamilton, spoke to Fred Loads and bought his book which he signed for me. It's expensive, much over-rated, I don't think it's worthwhile unless you are dead keen on specialist flowers. I first encountered Hartley Botanic greenhouses there and have since spent a lot of money on 2 of them. my advice, go there once in your life, as early as you possibly can, get your impressiona and memories then don't bother again.
Malvern is rapidly becoming a little Chelsea, I only go for the shopping but I am considering forgetting about that one too.
I did Gardeners World Live once, that is a ripoff on parking for a start, let alone admission charges.